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Of all the Halloween events you participate in this week, this one may be the most unique. The topic of money can send a chill down any spine but a class being offered tonight is aimed at showing community members that handling your money shouldn’t be scary.
The state of Utah will be having a new governor and the race is on. One of the new candidates just launched his campaign a few weeks ago. Jeff Burningham will be having a Vernal Town Hall Meeting where you can get a feel for Burningham and see if you agree with his assessment that he would provide “game-changing leadership for Utah.”
Following the arrest last week of former Uintah High School teacher Rodd Repsher, the Uintah School District issued their own press release and statement on the arrest. Allegations were made in 2016 that Repsher had engaged in sexual activity with a 16-year-old student. A teacher reported seeing Repsher alone with the student pressed up against the girl and the same teacher reported that Repsher admitted, among other things, to kissing the student. The district placed Repsher on administrative leave the same day and he was subsequently terminated.
The BLM has a clear message about vandalism while also sharing their gratitude for those who step up to repair damaged facilities. “In the last few years, vandals intentionally damaged facilities around Doc’s Beach Recreation Area on multiple occasions,” shares the BLM. “Vandals spray painted graffiti, dumped trash, and cut fences on public land and the neighboring Rancher’s private land. The vandals drove through areas closed to vehicles, destroyed vegetation, and caused significant damage to the facilities at Doc’s Beach.
The Ute Tribe was honored at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Saturday during the 6th annual “Ute Proud” game. University of Utah football was victorious over University of California 35 to 0. The Ute Tribe halftime performance has become an annual highlight for many fans of University of Utah Athletics. The “Ute Proud” campaign kicked off in 2014 as part of an agreement between the Ute Tribal Business Committee and the University of Utah.
After a complete replacement, the Yellowstone Bridge in Ashley National Forest is reopen. The bridge, located on Forest Service Road 119 in Yellowstone Canyon, is now 24 feet wide and can accommodate cars, trucks, and side by side traffic. Work on the replacement began the end of September and closed part of the main road and ATV trail in the area.
The Uintah High School Student of the Week is Phillip Melander, nominated by Mr. Winder. The Ute Athletes of the Week are volleyball players Drew Sunkees and Ellie Hartman, nominated by Coach Smuin.
UDOT has announced the results of a study requested by Roosevelt City and their conclusion isn’t what most were hoping for. After a school crossing guard was hit and seriously injured on September 12th, Roosevelt City requested that the Utah Department of Transportation conduct a study of the 300 West 200 North intersection to determine if a stoplight was warranted.
Even though Halloween isn’t until next week there are plenty of activities this weekend for your inner ghoul. The Vernal Christian Church is hosting the 5th Annual Community Harvest Party. Free to the community it will be held Friday, October 25th from 6:30pm to 8pm. Wal-mart will have their 2nd annual Trick or Treat Walk on Friday from 2pm-3pm.
A British man’s shyness and depression, fueled by a fib, leads a lodge of quirky characters to think that he doesn't speak English thus making him the perfect recipient of their individual secrets. ‘The Foreigner’ now playing at Vernal Theatre: LIVE is ripe with comedy and heart that all ages will enjoy. Director McKenzie Johnstun says the play is even great fun for children.
On Tuesday, Roosevelt City Manager Ryan Snow announced his resignation from his position. Snow plans to help wrap things up through the January City Council meeting and until a new city manager is found. In his letter of resignation addressed to the City Council, Staff, and Roosevelt Community, Snow shared: “The staff and I have worked to reduce costs, increase revenue, and find creative ways to make both financial and infrastructure improvements.
An ex-Uintah High School teacher who was terminated in 2016 was arrested on Wednesday after new information was provided to the Uintah County Sheriff’s Office. 33-year-old Rodd Adam Repsher was booked into Uintah County Jail for investigation of 6 counts of unlawful sexual activity with a 16 or 17-year-old. According to the Uintah County Sheriff’s Office, sheriff’s detective Jason Turnbow, the high school’s resource officer, was informed on October 11th, 2016 that another teacher had found Repsher alone in his classroom pressed up against a 16-year-old student.